Hello USUAF Members!!

 

I’m so excited to be seeing over 20 of you next week in DC for Winter Meeting. I’m sharing the meeting materials with the full membership to keep everyone in the loop and to also share the information for which you will receive a debrief report after the meeting. Do let me know if you have any questions.

 

Attached:

1. Agenda
2. Attendee list
3. City reports
4. ELC bios
5. State Arts Action Network representative bios
6. Overview of joint activities
7. Visiting the NEA info sheet
8. USCM Arts Breakfast program

 

Other considerations:

 

WEATHER: You’ll be arriving during a warm up which is relative depending on where you’re arriving from, but generally temps in the mid-40s to mid-50s; rain expected Tuesday and Saturday for those of your traveling on either end of the meeting schedule.

TUE JAN 23	AM Rain	52°31°	70%	W 12 mph	67%
WED JAN 24	Partly Cloudy	44°27°	0%	WNW 12 mph	48%
THU JAN 25	Mostly Sunny	44°28°	10%	NW 9 mph	48%
FRI JAN 26	Sunny	48°40°	0%	SE 7 mph	55%
SAT JAN 27	PM Showers	54°44°	40%	SSE 8 mph	68%

 

ATTIRE: Generally business casual; you do not need to dress up for the receptions. Remember to dress in layers as the hotel meeting rooms can vary in temp. Do plan to wear outdoor walking friendly attire on Thursday – comfortable walking shoes, appropriate outer wear.

 

MISC:

• You will need a METRO card for transportation to the AFTA and NEA offices. Cards can be purchased at a Metro station (at the DCA airport) or near the hotel. Machines take cash and credit/debit cards. It is helpful if you plan to purchase your card prior to Thursday.
• You may want to pack a travel umbrella.
• You may want to pack a backpack to use on Thursday to easily transport your items.
• Always a great idea to pack a refillable water bottle – staying hydrated can be challenging when traveling.
• Don’t forget to bring business cards to exchange with other council members, staff and board.

 

Do let me know if you have any questions.

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Ruby Lopez Harper
Director of Local Arts Services
Americans for the Arts
1000 Vermont Avenue, NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC  20005-4940
T: 202.371.2830  ext 2079
E: rharper@artsusa.org
W: www.AmericansForTheArts.org

Americans for the Arts is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America.
With more than 50 years of service, it is dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts.